The whole world took notice of her research on men’s emissions

by jarbel | Dec 17, 2024 | Film English, Food, Furnishing, News, Sustainable Consumption, Travel

Watch the story about the viral article on men’s emissions above.  In July 2021, Mistra Sustainable Consumption published a scientific study on how individuals’ climate emissions could be reduced by 40%. This became the starting point of a viral spread unlike...

Mistra SC at COP29: How can we reduce consumption-based emissions in the Nordic countries?

by jarbel | Dec 2, 2024 | News, Okategoriserade, Policy, Sustainable Consumption

PHOTO: Göran Finnveden participating via video link during the climate summit in Baku. Common Nordic rules for the production of goods, a focus on emissions in public procurement, and fewer opportunities for tax deductions on business travel by car – these are some of...

Citizen or Consumer? How Our Values Drive Sustainability

by jarbel | Nov 12, 2024 | News, Sustainable Consumption

PHOTO: Tetiana Lazunova & Dzmitry Baranau, Mostphotos Values are our fundamental beliefs about what is important and right. To tackle the ecological crisis, a shift in values is needed, according to several researchers from KTH and others. Hanna Eggestrand...

18 Million SEK for Mistra Sustainable Consumption Researchers

by jarbel | Nov 12, 2024 | Sustainable Consumption

PHOTO: Matthias Lehner, Pernilla Hagbert and Göran Finnveden Several researchers from Mistra Sustainable Consumption have been awarded a total of 18 million SEK in research funding. The funds will enable further research into sustainable consumption. Formas, a Swedish...

New Report: These Policies Could Reduce Nordic Emissions

by jarbel | Oct 15, 2024 | Food, Furnishing, News, Policy, Sustainable Consumption, Travel

In a new report personally delivered to the Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokthari (L) today, researchers examine which policy measures are most effective in reducing consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions in the Nordic countries. The researchers focused on...

Transition with Empowerment

by jarbel | Sep 30, 2024 | News, Okategoriserade, Sustainable Consumption

The sustainability transition involves more than just new technologies and fossil-free solutions. In a recent scientific article, researchers examine how adaptability, empowerment, and locally available resources can promote sustainable practices. When studying...